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Fishing in Godfrey, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Godfrey

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Green sunfish
Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

Bunker Hill Reservoir Number 2

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Bluegill

Leclaire Lake

5 in · 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Fort Zumwalt State Park

12 in · 2 lb

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Leclaire Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Gorden Moore Lake

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Channel catfish

Leclaire Lake

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Sunfish Lake

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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About Godfrey fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Godfrey, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 14,487 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,836 catches for Channel catfish, and 2,330 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Godfrey

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Micropterus nigricans

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38°57′27.7″N 90°12′56.2″W
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FAQ about Godfrey fishing

Anglers in Godfrey, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (MO), Tower Lake, Spanish Lake, and Gorden Moore Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Godfrey, IL:
The latest Godfrey, IL fishing reports are:
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The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Godfrey, IL was a 8 ft / 18.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tommy.mcclain at Highland Silver Lake on June 28, 2020.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Godfrey, IL was a 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @angelbernal5171 at Horseshoe Lake on March 18, 2025.

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